Corewell Health·Saint Joseph, Michigan
Provide direct diagnostic and treatment care for patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing deficits. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and maintain accurate patient documentation and departmental records.
Job Summary This is a Weekend Position consisting of working 46 out of 52 weekends in Lakeland Medical Center, SJ/NL as the need arises. The weekend is defined as shifts between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday. Position includes working one summer & one winter Holiday weekend.
Work as a productive member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team and utilize appropriate diagnostic and treatment techniques in order to provide direct care for patients of all ages with speech, language, cognitive and/or swallowing deficits in accordance with ASHA's generally accepted scope of practice.
Provide education and support to patients and families regarding diagnosis and treatment.
Report on the status of patients through appropriate documentation and verbal communication procedures.
Maintain departmental equipment and assist in requesting new equipment.
Essential Functions Promote Lakeland Regional Health System philosophy to ensure quality care and guest relations.
Evaluates the speech, language, cognitive and/or swallowing status as appropriate, of patients who are referred for Speech-Language Pathology services and determines an appropriate Speech-Language Pathology diagnosis.
Administer appropriate treatment to patients within the scope of practice of Speech-Language Pathology and departmental guidelines.
Maintain and complete accurate documentation of patient and departmental records.
Assure an appropriate continuum of patient care through effective communication procedures.
Maintain commitment to professional growth and competency.
Contribute to the efficient and productive operation of the assigned department.
Required Required Master's Degree or equivalent in Speech-Language Pathology, with adequate course credentials CRT-Speech Language Pathologist - ASHA American Speech-Language-Hearing Association required CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association required Or CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross required About Corewell Health As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
Requires a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and certification from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Must also hold a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the AHA or ARC.
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